She sat in awe as the village passed her by. Though DG couldn't help to notice all the people for such a small village. DG glanced to Jalanili, eyes voicing her curious mind. She suddenly felt very scared and pulled the cloak tighter around herself.
"Don't worry, a lot of the rescued people were brought here last night. Many are just now waking and trying to find their loved ones." Jalanili said, "It's just going to be a hectic day. Hey kids, go tell Nikel that we'll be there shortly."
DG watched and heard as the children leapt and yelled from the cart. Looking back, she noticed two of the older boys hadn't left and we're still hovering over Jalanili's things. They even glared at anyone that seemed to get too close to the cart.
That wasn't easing DG's mind in the slightest and scooted closer to Jalanili, "When do we plan on heading to my home?" She whispered.
"Depending on how well this injured man is, probably early tomorrow morning." Jalanili replied, tying to maneuver around the crowd, "The sooner we get to my cousin's, the better you'll feel."
"Is that why those boys are guarding your things?" DG asked, keeping her face low.
"Some people around here actually think I imbue my stuff. Either way, many will try and hold my things for ransom, mainly to do a chore for them." Jalanili whispered, "It sad and doesn't happen often, but in this frenzy…"
"No chances are better chances.' DG concluded.
"That and since I plan on being gone for sometime. I don't want any problems either before I leave or when I get back." Jalanili smiled, "Ah, there we go."
DG peeked from the front of her hood to see that the traffic was gone. Only children running from house to house or adults slowly walking the side streets could be seen. A few hellos to both Jalanili and DG, though they had no idea who she was. It was like night and day or a country town to New York City to DG.
"Alright, thank you boys. You can head out." Jalanili called.
"That's fine. We want to see this guy anyway." One of the boys answered.
"Yeah, I heard he was shot in the head!" The other added.
"You idiot. He was shot in the chest by Zero. The Viewer can't do anything, remember?"
"And why is that, the Viewer can't do anything?" DG asked, jumping into the conversation.
"New Longcoat technology. They used some… thing to imbue their bullets." The first boy replied.
"That's why I was called. You saw that flower I picked up, right?" Jalanili asked DG, "Well, it kinda 'sucks' up water. So I use that and instead of water, it goes for the bullet."
"Sounds painful, but I guess it's better than the alternative." DG shrugged.
"Do we know anything about this guy? Does he live hear in the village?" Jalanili asked the boys.
"Nope. He and his friends have come from the south. Came here to rescue one of their friends." The second boy chimed in.
"You don't listen at all, do you?" The first boy asked. He then crawled to the front of the cart and sat next to DG, "They came looking for the Princess. The new Princess Azkadellia is in town with her friends. She seems really nice!"
DG's heart nearly stopped. Her sister was in town, which meant Raw was the Viewer and Glitch, Jeb or Cain was the one shot, "What does this man look like?" DG asked, trying not to sound worried.
"Sorry, but I don't know that. The Viewer, Princess Azkadellia and some guy with a funny haircut came in last night. A younger man with his father came early this morning. The father was the one shot…" The boy replied, "You're going to help him, right? He helped with the raid and killed Zero!"
"Of course we are! Go to Nikel and tell her that I need my cart dealt with please. She could have someone there soon…" Jalanili ushered the boys away. She waited until the boys were out of earshot, "The new Princess Azkadellia? I'm guessing those people are you friends…"
"Yes… Azkadellia is my sister. The others are close friends." DG said, looking away from Jalanili.
"Well, come on then. Let's get you reunited." Jalanili said, making the horse gallop, "This is a nice turn of events."
"I'm not so sure…" DG admitted, rubbing her belly, "I'm not sure I will tell them right away."
"DG! Why the hell not?" Jalanili asked, "You've been missing for how long? What, nearly half a year and your pregnant… That's the reason, huh?"
"I'm not sure whether the man shot, Wyatt Cain, is the father or Zero." DG looked to her friend for support, "What should I do?"
"Nothing else, tell your sister. She's family and the best support. You've only known me a few days…" Jalanili said, smiling to DG.
DG smiled back, nodding in agreement, "Alright, but after we help Cain. That way, we deal with one crisis at a time. Though I know if Raw gets near me, he'll know."
"Raw? You mean the Viewer. That's easy, tell him first and let him know what you plan to do. If he really is your friend, he'll understand, but I'll need his healing help anyways." Jalanili said, "Depending on how bad… Cain is."
"Thank you, for everything." DG smiled, pulling her hood down more.
DG tried her best to quell the anxiety that was filling her veins. Even the baby was nervous, kicking DG in the side a few times. Jalanili just nodded as they approached the little healing tents. Her cousin Nikel was waving her over and smiling broadly.
"It's about time girl. Though I have to say that's the fastest you've gotten here." Nikel said, stepping up next to the cart, "Dawson, you going to get the cart?"
"Yeah I'm here." A man said, coming up to the cart, "Hey little one."
"Hello Dawson. This is my new friend Sadini. I found her when I was escaping the Longcoat camp." Jalanili said, jumping from the cart.
"Hello, dear. My how far along are you?" Nikel asked as Dawson held out a hand to her. He gave Nikel a glare from what DG could see, but was glad Jalanili was trying to cover for her.
"It's okay, believe me. I think I am about five months." DG replied, letting Dawson help her off the cart, "So are you related to Jalanili?"
"Oh my, where are my manners! Yes, I am her cousin Nikel and this is my husband Dawson." Nikel replied, coming over to DG. Dawson just nodded to her before jumping onto the cart.
Jalanili was in the back, grabbing things she knew she would need. Mainly a basket filled with plants and herbs before letting Dawson drive the cart away. Without a word, Nikel placed an arm around DG and lead the two women to one of the tents.
"The man is in here, Jalanili. I'm not sure that Sadini would care to go in." Nikel replied, opening the flap.
"Actually, I would like to help one of the men who saved me…" DG said, walking behind Jalanili.
"If you need anything, holler." Nikel said, letting the flap fall and walking away.
Again, anxiety was working harder in DG. Cain was feet away, dying and it was up to them to help. Jalanili grasped DG's hand as they walked further into the tent. DG could see Cain, but no one else…
"Hello, you must be the Viewer I was told about." Jalanili said, letting go of DG's hand.
"Yeah, name Raw. You?" DG heard Raw's gruffly voice before seeing his feet, "Is that… DG?"
DG finally pulled the hood back, reveling her face, "Yeah Raw, it's me."
